Special train between Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri
Special train between Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri (Train No. 09601 / 09602) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Western Railway has decided to run special train between Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri-Udaipur City (Train No. 09601 / 09602)
Train No. 09601 Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri special train
Train No. 09601 Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri Special train will leave from (Every Saturday) Udaipur City at 00.20 hrs & will reach New Jalpaiguri at 18.35 hrs and train running time between the station 18 hour and 15 minutes.
Train No. 09602 New Jalpaiguri-Udaipur City special train
Similarly, Train No. 09602 New Jalpaiguri-Udaipur City Special train will leave from (Every Monday) New Jalpaiguri at 08.15 hrs & will reach Udaipur City at 03.55 hrs and train running time between the station 19 hour and 40 minutes.
Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri Distance between the station is 1877 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 09601 from Udaipur City-New Jalpaiguri special train 24-10-2025 to 28-11-2025
Train No: 09602 from New Jalpaiguri-Udaipur City special train 26-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most up-to-date information on train services between Udaipur City (UDZ) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP):
Contents
🚂 1. Festive Special Train – 09601 / 09602 (Special Fare)
- 09601 UDZ → NJP Festival Special
- Usually runs weekly on Saturdays, as a seasonal service during peak travel/festival times
- Departs Udaipur City around 00:45, arriving New Jalpaiguri by 18:35 the next day (~41 h 50 m) over ~30–31 stops
- Classes offered: 2A, 3A, 3A Economy, Sleeper, General; no pantry, limited amenities with only Tatkal/general quotas.
- 09602 NJP → UDZ Special is the corresponding return segment when scheduled.
⚠ This special is not part of the regular timetable and runs only during specific high-demand periods.
🛤️ 2. Regular Express – 19601 / 19602 Udaipur City–NJP Weekly Express
- Permanent weekly service operating in both directions:
- 19601 UDZ → NJP: Departs Udaipur at 00:45 every Saturday, reaching New Jalpaiguri at 18:35, covering ~2,231 km in ~41h 50m
- 19602 NJP → UDZ: Operates similarly in reverse.
- Provides food via on-board and e-catering services, reserved classes, and weekly reliability.
- Coach composition: AC‑2, AC‑3, 3AC Economy, Sleeper, General, with LHB rakes
This is the fastest and most dependable train on this route.
📋 Comparison Summary
| Train No. | Route | Type | Frequency | Journey Time | Classes | Amenities / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09601 / 09602 | UDZ ↔ NJP | Festival Special Fare | Weekly (seasonal) | ~41 h 50 m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, Gen | Tatkal/general only, no pantry |
| 19601 / 19602 | UDZ ↔ NJP | Regular Weekly Express | Weekly per direction | ~41 h 50 m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, Gen | Pantry/e‑catering, reserved seating available |
✅ Travel Advice
- For secure booking, amenities, and food, prefer Train 19601 / 19602.
- Only use 09601 / 09602 when confirmed to run during specific festival or peak windows—it’s temporary and less comfortable.
- Booking opens ~60 days in advance, with chart preparation 3–4 hours prior to departure.
- Want help checking seat availability or monitoring for 09601 special activation around festivals? I can help with that too.